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Webster 1913 Edition


Enchase

En-chase′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Enchased
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Enchasing
.]
[F.
enchâsser
; pref.
en-
(L.
in
) +
châsse
box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as
caisse
case. See 1st
Case
, and cf.
Chase
,
Encase
,
Incase
.]
1.
To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn.
Enchased
with a wanton ivy twine.
Spenser.
An precious stones, in studs of gold
enchased
,
The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced.
Mickle.
2.
To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving;
as, to
enchase
a watch case
.
With golden letters . . . well
enchased
.
Spenser.
3.
To delineate or describe, as by writing.
[Obs.]
All which . . . for to
enchase
,
Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween.
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition


Enchase

ENCHA'SE

,
Verb.
T.
[Eng. a case.]
1.
To infix or inclose in another body so as to be held fast, but not concealed.
2.
Technically, to adorn by embossed work; to enrich or beautify any work in metal,by some design or figure in low relief, as a watch case.
3.
To adorn by being fixed on it.
To drink in bowls which glittering gems enchase.
4.
To mark by incision.
5.
To delineate.